Alternatively, access the Run dialog box by in the Windows Start menu by selecting the Run option. Then type powerpoint in
the dialog box, as shown in Figure 1 below, and click OK.

Warning: If you use the Run command as explained above, and have more than one version of PowerPoint installed -- then any of those
will launch depending upon your system's configuration. This tutorial however works only with PowerPoint 2002 (aka XP) and 2003.

Figure 1: Run Dialog Box

This opens the PowerPoint interface with a new presentation, containing one slide as shown in Figure 2.

Figure 2: The PowerPoint Interface

Choose Insert | New Slide, as shown in Figure 3.

Figure 3: Insert a new slide

Tip:Ctrl+M is the shortcut key for inserting a new slide.

This inserts a new slide (see the Slides pane on the left in Figure 4). Also, the task pane area (typically on the right
side) shows you the Slide Layout task pane -- click on the
Layout you want for the new slide that you just inserted.

Figure 4: Inserted new slide

Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to insert as many slides as you need. And remember to change the layouts as required.

Have your ever used keyboard shortcuts and sequences in PowerPoint? Or are you a complete keyboard aficionado?
Do you want to learn about some new shortcuts? Or do you want to know if your favorite keyboard shortcuts are documented?